James Allen Helms's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2025 in Kannapolis, North Carolina

James Allen Helms

September 3, 2025

Kannapolis, North Carolina

James Allen Helms's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2025 in Kannapolis, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley's Funeral Home

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James Allen Helms Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Allen Helms of Kannapolis, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 3, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vance E. Helms and Edna Helms; his siblings, Ken Helms (Gloria), Hugh Helms (Joyce) and Brenda Webster; and his siblings' children, Ricky Helms, Cliff Webster Jr. (Cliffie), Kevin Helms and Rene Hendricks.

He is survived by: his wife Kristi Helms of Kannapolis; his sons, James Helms Jr. (Ellen) of Concord, Larry Helms (Tiffany) of Fort Lawn, SC and Chris Helms of Kannapolis; his grandchildren, Brittany Helms, T. J. Cochran, Abigail Helms and Rachel Helms; and his siblings, Vance E. Helms Jr. (Francis), Harry Wayne Helms (Cathy), Lena Gillon (Harry) and Sue Sullivan.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a contribution to In Pursuit of Jesus Ministries (inpursuitofjesus.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley's Funeral Home



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Sep 07

Visitation

Whitley's Funeral Home
1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083

Mon

Sep 08

Funeral service

River Rock Church
6320 Davidson Hwy, Concord, NC 28027

Mon

Sep 08

Graveside service

Carolina's Memorial Park
601 Mt Olivet Rd, Concord, NC 28025

Mon

Sep 08

Burial

Carolina Memorial Park
601 Mt Olivet Rd, Concord, NC 28025

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